Today’s Vintage Chess Humor

“The best number for a dinner party is two; myself and a damn good head waiter.” — Nubar Gulbenkian (1896-1972). No doubt very true, advice from the son of one of the richest men in the world (Calouste Gulbenkian 1869 – 1955) who spent his entire life helping to spend his father’s money!

Odds and Ends

A photo taken during one of the rounds of the 1941 Absolute Soviet Championship. Notice the head phones…live commentary!